Space grid structures / John Chilton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chilton, John (John C.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space frame structures.

Grillages (Structural engineering).

Space frame structures--Design and construction.

Local Subjects:

Space frame structures--Design and construction.

Physical Description:

ix, 180 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Boston : Architectural Press, 2000.

Summary:

A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity. A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground. John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction, various systems available and detailed studies of the use of space grids in modern buildings. The technical level is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide and it also serves as a useful construction manual. John Chilton is an engineer, currently teaching architectural students at Nottingham University where he is a senior lecturer. He has also undertaken considerable research in this field. *Provides a full assessment of the use of space frame structures in buildings*International examples throughout showing how architects use this technology in their designs*Numerous illustrations support the text and make the technical detail easy to digest

Contents:

1 Early development of space grids 1

2 Space grid geometry - thinking in three dimensions 12

Why two-way spanning structures? 12

Aspect ratio 14

Space truss stability 15

Stable polyhedral forms 16

Advantages of using space grids 17

Disadvantages 20

Grid configurations 21

Defining the grid 24

Complex geometries 25

Support locations 26

'Tree' supports 27

Edge profiles 28

Multi-layer space grids 28

3 Materials and systems 30

Materials for space grids 30

Space grid systems 30

'Piece-small' systems 31

Continuous chord systems 41

Modules 43

4 Design and construction 52

Element structural behaviour 52

Span/depth ratios for various support conditions 53

Support details and thermal movement 53

Dimensional accuracy 54

Pre-camber 55

Cladding and glazing 56

Methods of erection 56

Fire resistance of space grids 58

Space grids in seismic zones 59

5 Case studies 61

Space frame for the 'Symbol Zone', Expo '70, Osaka, Japan 61

Nusatsum House, Bella Coola Valley, British Columbia, Canada 64

The Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove Community Church, California, USA 67

The National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Arena, Birmingham, UK 69

Meishusama Hall, Shiga Sacred Garden, Shigaraki, Shiga, Japan 71

Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, USA 72

Oguni Dome, Oguni-machi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan 75

FFV Aerotech Hangar, Stansted Airport, UK 78

Sant Jordi Sports Palace, Barcelona, Spain 81

Biosphere 2, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA 88

National Indoor Arena for Sport, Birmingham, UK 89

Lan Chile, Maintenance Hangar, Aeropuerto Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez, Santiago, Chile 93

Palafolls Sports Hall, Spain 94

Space grids at Expo '92, Seville, Spain 99

Markethall, Eagle Centre, Derby, UK 104

Barrel Vault Atrium, The Bentall Centre, Kingston upon Thames, UK 106

Terminal 2, Manchester Airport, UK 110

Fantasy Island, Pyramid, Skegness, UK 112

Roundwood timber space trusses 114

Atlanta Pavilion (unbuilt project) 118

Milan Fair, New Exhibition Facilities, Milan, Italy 118

Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia 126

6 Deployable, foldable and retractable space grids 131

Deployable and foldable space grids 131

Emilio Perez Pinero 131

Venezuela Pavilion Expo '92, Seville, Spain 135

The 'Pantadome' erection system 139

Folding roof for swimming pool, San Pablo, Seville, Spain 151

Retractable roof structures 151

7 Future developments 156

Polyhedral space grid buildings 156

High-rise and megastructures 156

TRY 2004 160

Composite floors 163

Tensegrity and space grids 164

Quasicrystal geometry: combining rods and plates 164

Appendix 1 Two-way spanning structures 169.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 171) and index.

ISBN:

0750632755

OCLC:

42421376